Distance from Basrah to Mosul
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Basrah0 mBasra or Basrah is a port city in southern Iraq. It is the capital of the eponymous Basra Governorate, as well as the third largest city in Iraq overall, behind Baghdad and Mosul. Located near the Iran–Iraq border, th…
Mosul0 mMosul is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of Nineveh Governorate. It is the second largest city in Iraq overall after the capital Baghdad and situated on the banks of Tigris. The ruins of the anci…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Basrah to Mosul?
It is 779 km in a straight line from Basrah to Mosul. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Basrah to Mosul?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 42 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Basrah to Mosul?
Around 12 h 59 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.